The case of a fatal fall overboard that happened on board the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI)-registered ship.

The investigation identified poor compliance with the company’s SMS and safe working practices.

The bosun was not wearing a lifejacket or a safety harness when worked outboard.

Please see the case detail as an attachment and view what we have learned from the case

Click here to find attachment : Poor compliance with SMS leads to fatal fall overboard 1